A dying patient who verbalizes that he "is ready" is indicating that he is in the following stage.

The correct answer is B: Acceptance. When a dying patient verbalizes that he "is ready," it indicates acceptance of their impending death. This stage, according to Kubler-Ross's model, comes after denial, anger, bargaining, and depression. Acceptance signifies the patient's readiness to face death peacefully. Final (A) is not a recognized stage in the model. Bargaining (C) involves attempts to postpone death through negotiation. Denial (D) is the initial stage of refusing to accept the reality of death.